034: Empowering Entrepreneurs: The Importance of Self-Care, Mental Well-Being and ATTITUDE with Roicia Banks

“Take care and listen to your body and your mind, and be good for you, or you will not be good for anyone else.” ~ Roicia Banks

 

In this episode of BOSS™ Talk, I am delighted to interview Roicia Banks, an inspiring social worker and community advocate, who has spent more than ten years creating a positive impact on children and families within state and tribal governments. With Social Roots, LLC, a company she founded in 2018, Roicia provides social work services that cater specifically to the needs of the African American and Indigenous communities. Her notable contribution towards breaking mental health stigmas in these communities places her in a unique position to share insights on the importance of entrepreneurs prioritizing mental health.

By prioritizing your mental well-being, you can unlock a greater sense of emotional balance and avoid the pitfalls of overwhelming stress and exhaustion. Let's explore how you can achieve this crucial result and thrive as an entrepreneur.

 

Here’s what you can expect from this episode: 

• Gain an understanding of why prioritizing mental health is the key to thriving as an entrepreneur
• Learn the importance of continuously adapting self-care routines throughout the different stages of life
• Acknowledge the therapeutic power of savoring small moments of joy in daily lifeValue the impact of practicing positive self-talk and self-compassion on self-esteem and well-being
• Grasp why taking time off and prioritizing rest helps in sidestepping burnout

Make sure to listen to the entire episode and learn how to enter the raffle to win a ticket to ATTITUDE: A Mental Health Summit for African American Women 2024. Remember you can do what you love in the marketplace without sacrificing yourself to do it. So until next time, be sure to subscribe to the show and continue to battle your overwhelm with systems and self-care and walk out your own boss talk.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Social Roots LLC Website
• Attend ATTITUDE: A Mental Health Summit for African American Women 2024
• Social Roots Self Care Shop
• Roicia Banks LinkedIn
• Social Roots Instagram
• Social Roots Facebook
• Order "The BOSS™Shift"

 

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